2 weeks ago
As a veteran of both active duty and the reserves I really hate seeing messages like this. We volunteer to serve, and its a privilege to wear the uniform. We get more benefits in the United States from the Veteran's Affairs and many other government agencies than any other country in the world, stop acting so entitled. Further National Guard and active duty are far from the same. Unless you are activated on federal orders you are not considered a veteran after you leave the national guard. There was talk about retirees being considered veteran's, not sure if that has changed. I completely agree with enforcing strict standards. You should be used to this if you served.
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